Ok, so I worked with the Support Chat person yesterday and determined that my current Honeywell thermostat IS compatible with the Nest, however, I need to get an R wire- or talk to a Nest Pro to check out my system to make sure it will work. Specifically the chat below:
"Because Nest Thermostat needs a R wire R wire is a power wire. As there is no R wire connected to your old thermostat you need to contact a Nest pro to check the wires at the control panel and conned it to R terminal of the Nest Thermostat.
Nest pro is a chargeable service you can contact them through below link and check the nest pro in your area.
https://www.ontechsmartservices.com/"
My question: It does seem like I have a jumper metal staple where both R and Rc are located- but there is NO wire going to these. Do i reallllly need a Nest Pro to do this? I haven't opened the box, and really don't want to pay another $100 to get this installed if it's not necessary- I'll probably just send it back if that's the case. Any suggestions or experience with this issue??
My Nest: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRPDYTP?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details&th=1
